Georgia is one state that has strengthened penalties for squatters, and made the process of evicting squatters a faster process for homeowners.
The Georgia Squatter Reform Act was signed by Gov. Brian Kemp back in April 2024. The law, in part, makes squatting a criminal offense and speeds up the eviction process for squatting cases.
“Unfortunately, bad actors have figured out ways to take advantage of this, exploit, really the process that goes through the local government. So we’re passing legislation that I’m going to sign right after this interview to stiffen the penalties, to go after these folks, to also speed up the eviction process. But, also, allow the property owner to go after these squatters for damages,” Kemp previously said on “Fox & Friends” when discussing the legislation.
MENTAL, PHYSICAL AILMENTS CAN DEVELOP AMONG HOMEOWNERS OVERTAKEN BY SQUATTERS, ACCORDING TO EXPERT …